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Nepal

Don’t Mess With the Yaks and Other Tips for Surviving a Trek in Nepal

2012-02-16 by Guest Author

mountaineers trekking to top of thorong-la, annapurna, nepal

In a country like Nepal, a trek in the Himalayas is all part of the experience and provides chances to see some of the highest mountains in the world as well as discovering remote villages along the way. With some careful planning, walking a classic route such as Everest Base Camp is possible and a real achievement.

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World’s Wackiest Festivals

2011-05-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

the Hadakamatsuri festival, when the guys get naked and run amok

Cheese rolling, baby jumping, tuna fish-tossing – these are just some of the crazy festivals celebrated around the world. We have taken it upon ourselves to scour the globe, drawing up a list of the world’s five wackiest celebrations to add to your calendar. Check out the world’s most mental festivals below! 5. The Tunarama […]

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